The Five Pillars of Islam

There are 5 major beliefs or obligations for each Muslim, they are:

      Shahadah (Belief)
For the believer to testify that ‘There is no god but god and that Muhumad is His messenger.’

      Salat (Worship)To worship god five times a day (dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset and nightfall). Can be done anywhere and the believer must wash themselves before each time and prayer in the direction of Mecca.

      Zakat (almsgiving)to give to the poor. Muslims are supposed to give to charity every year.

      Sawm/Ramadon (fasting)to abstain from food, drink, smoking and sex for the month of Ramadan (the 9^th month in the Muslim calender). During this time Muslims become closer to God.

      Hajj (pilgrimage)pilgramige to Mecca, must be made once in a Muslim’s life.